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Arthur Smith on The Joy of Not Going
Thursday 7th November 2019
An extract from Arthur Smith's book, in which he talks about the joy of cancelling social engagements and staying in.
Up Pompeii! audio play recording
Tuesday 5th November 2019
A photo gallery of the cast recording the new Up Pompeii! audio play, marking the original sitcom's 50th anniversary.
Listen to Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Monday 3rd June 2019
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have released a joint memoir linked to their BBC fishing series. The audiobook version is particularly enjoyable, and features bonus material - we've got an exclusive clip in which we hear the comedy stars fishing for rainbow trout.
The Punning Man interview
Thursday 7th February 2019
An interview with Sean Leahy - The Punning Man on Twitter. He talks about how and why he's created The Monster Café, a book for children.
Dear Mr Pop Star offers an unusual insight into a Christmas classic
Wednesday 19th December 2018
An extract from the book Dear Mr Pop Star, in which the band The Waitresses write back about their hit song Christmas Wrapping.
Jon Richardson interview
Thursday 22nd November 2018
Jon Richardson has a new stand-up DVD out. We caught up with him to discuss life's frustrations, and find out what his Christmas plans are.
Festival Of The Spoken Nerd interview
Wednesday 7th November 2018
Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker talk to BCG about their latest Festival Of The Spoken Nerd show. How do you create an 'infinite' DVD extra? And why release a version on floppy disk?
Soupy Twists and turns
Monday 10th September 2018
The Hows & The Whys & The D'you-Mind-If-I-Don'ts of the Fry & Laurie Archive, by their official biographer, Jem Roberts.
Early Man DVD review
Thursday 22nd February 2018
Nick Park's prehistoric Stone Age comedy film Early Man is coming out on DVD and Blu-ray later this year.
Will stand-up DVDs soon be a thing of the past?
Monday 22nd January 2018
An article pondering whether DVDs from stand-up comedians will soon die out.